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Better rat control in cities starts by changing human behavior

  • Written by Michael H. Parsons, Visiting Research Scholar, Fordham University
Garbage in New York's subway system offers easy meals for rats.AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews

For centuries, rats have thrived in cities because of human behavior. In response, humans have blamed the rats and developed techniques for poisoning them.

We research urban rat populations and recognize that rats spread disease. But they are fascinating...

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